H.R. 3699 · On the floor · Energy

Energy Choice Act

Sponsor: Nicholas A. Langworthy (R-NY)

What it does

• Prohibits state or local governments from banning or limiting connections, reconnections, modifications, or installations of energy services based on the type or source of energy.
• Prevents states and localities from restricting transportation, distribution, expansion, or access to energy services based on the fuel type or energy source.
• Preempts state and local energy bans or restrictions that discriminate against specific energy types such as natural gas.

Official summary

Energy Choice Act This bill prohibits a state or local government from banning or limiting the connection, reconnection, modification, installation, transportation, distribution, expansion, or access to an energy service based on the type or source of energy (e.g., natural gas) that is sold.

Latest action

Feb 4, 2026: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 412.

Committee: House Energy and Commerce